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A vicar attempts to unravel the mystery of a murder that took place in his study, while his neighbor—an elderly spinster—takes an interest.

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“The suitcase,” said Miss Marple.

“But why?” said Griselda.

“It reminds me of the time the man went round pretending to be the gas inspector,” murmured Miss Marple. “Quite a little haul, he got.”

“An impostor,” said Raymond West. “Now this is really interesting.”

“The question is, has it anything to do with the murder?” said Griselda.

“Not necessarily,” I said. “But⁠—” I looked at Miss Marple.

“It is,” she said, “a Peculiar Thing. Another Peculiar Thing.”

“Yes,” I said, rising. “I rather feel the inspector ought to be told about this at once.”

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